Go Back   ThrillNetwork Boards > ThrillNetwork Support > ThrillNetwork Archive > Parks
Login to your account



 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-07-2005, 09:52 AM
Worm's Avatar
Geuss who's back...
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: South Africa - Mossel Bay
Age: 18
Posts: 835
Which Park I should go to?

I am planning to go to america (i liv in South Africa) just to ride some decent coasters i'll never find in SA.

So... i was hoping for you guys to tell me where i should go, but cuase i'm so feisty... ther is certain kinds of coasters i want to ride:

A woodie (none in SA!):sadface:
A B&M (inverted/floorless/standup)Medusa,[B]Deuling Dragons[/B],Mantis
A [U][B]Hyper!!![/B][/U] (B&M or Intamin)-[B]Millenium Force[/B] or Superman
A Launched coaster ([B]Storm Runner[/B], KK/TTD):D
A 4th Dimension ([B]X[/B], DUH!):rolleyes:
Definitly a Flying (it looks so much fun!):heart:
A dive machine (Sheikra)
Impulse Coaster (Wicked Twister)

I DEFINITLY have to ride a rocket coaster

So far i want to go to either Cedar point or SFMM:confused:

I only want to go to 2 parks that are close to each other.

So far my choice is SFMM cause these days... I JUST WANNE RIDE X!!

Please tell me of parks that have most of these type of coasters.
it would be very helpful.:)
__________________
I'm going to try my best to try and light an old flame...
  #2  
Old 11-07-2005, 03:01 PM
Sir Willow's Avatar
Been Here Since the Begining
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Tampa area
Age: 38
Posts: 3,550
Well, based on your list, I'd say go to Los Angeles. You'll have SFMM, where you'll be able to get the 4th dimension, flyer (if you're going next year), stand up, and hyper. You'll get a couple of woodies, though they're not very good examples of them.

You can then also spend some time at Knott's, which isn't far from SFMM, and there you can get in Xcelerator and Montezuma's, so you'll have your launched and rocket coaster.

Then plan on spending a few days at Disneyland and get the full theme park experience like no other one out there.

You'll be able to get the most for your trip in the smallest area that way. The other option would be Florida, but for what you're wanting I think the SoCal option would be much better- easier to do and more than you want on the list.
__________________
Have you read my number 1 best seller? There will be a test! ~God
Life with God is one thrill ride you'll never want to get off of.
My park & coaster photos: Sir Willow's Smugmug pictures
  #3  
Old 11-07-2005, 09:49 PM
Jr. Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 17
SFMM is where you should go, there are just more places to go where you can ride everything you want to.
  #4  
Old 11-07-2005, 09:56 PM
dukeandPCfan's Avatar
tom destroyed blink poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: 10.99 miles from Carowinds, 16.59 miles from the Panthers
Age: 19
Posts: 514
i'd go to SFMM and then Knott's

you kick off the good flying/giant inverted boomerang/some decent woodies/decent inverted/awesome standup/4th dimension outta the way

and then you go up the road to Knott's where you have Xcelerator, the rocket, Silver Bullet the invert, and Ghostrider, an excellent woodie

If you want more, there's Disneyland and Legoland (both more for the theme park feel) not too far away..


Pennsylvania/NJ wouldn't be a bad idea either.. You have Dorney Park (Hydra/Talon), Knoebels (widely known as best park in the world plus Phoenix), SFGadv (awesome woodie, Nitro, KK), and even Hershey (Storm Runner/Great Bear) all within a couple of hours within each other. If your willing to drive a couple hours, the Northeast or FLA (Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa) are not bad options either... If your looking for high quality parks 25-30 min from each other, Los Angeles...
__________________
Stanley Cup. CHAMPS.. CAROLINA HURRICANES
========================================
Montreal, New Jersey, Buffalo, and Edmonton went home EMPTY HANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  #5  
Old 11-07-2005, 10:15 PM
Minetrain Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Detroit Metro Area
Age: 21
Posts: 75
When do you want to go because Cedar Point is currently closed for the season, yes it is winter here in the USA:( unlike South Africa. So like everyone else, I say go to Knott's and SFMM.
Knott's has what you are looking for in Xcelerator and Ghost Rider.
SFMM has X, and all the B&M's you need. No Dive Machine.
__________________
Go Detroit Pistons
Go Detroit Red Wings
  #6  
Old 11-08-2005, 12:03 AM
vampiredabest's Avatar
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 23
Posts: 125
[quote=Worm]I am planning to go to america (i liv in South Africa) just to ride some decent coasters i'll never find in SA.

So... i was hoping for you guys to tell me where i should go, but cuase i'm so feisty... ther is certain kinds of coasters i want to ride:

A woodie (none in SA!):sadface:
A B&M (inverted/floorless/standup)Medusa,[B]Deuling Dragons[/B],Mantis
A [U][B]Hyper!!![/B][/U] (B&M or Intamin)-[B]Millenium Force[/B] or Superman
A Launched coaster ([B]Storm Runner[/B], KK/TTD):D
A 4th Dimension ([B]X[/B], DUH!):rolleyes:
Definitly a Flying (it looks so much fun!):heart:
A dive machine (Sheikra)
Impulse Coaster (Wicked Twister)

I DEFINITLY have to ride a rocket coaster

So far i want to go to either Cedar point or SFMM:confused:

I only want to go to 2 parks that are close to each other.

So far my choice is SFMM cause these days... I JUST WANNE RIDE X!!

Please tell me of parks that have most of these type of coasters.
it would be very helpful.:)[/quote]

Well.. six flags great adventure in New Jersey wouldn't be a bad choice either. Here's their coaster lineup.

Kingda Ka- Intamin Accelerator (456 feet, 128 mph)

Nitro- B & M Hyper (widely regarded as one of the best hypers in the world at 230 feet 80 MPH)

Batman and Robin the Chiller- LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster 200 feet 70 MPH

Superman Ultimate Flight- B & M Flying

Medusa- B & M Floorless

Batman the Ride- B & M invert

El Toro- 181 Feet tall Wooden

Rolling Thunder- 95 feet tall Wooden

I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple more roller coasters too...
  #7  
Old 11-08-2005, 12:29 AM
Worm's Avatar
Geuss who's back...
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: South Africa - Mossel Bay
Age: 18
Posts: 835
Thanx guys but i'm MAYBE going to go in the next 2 years!

SFMM and knott's sounds awesome but i'll have to go when iits winter because right now its my coaster season!
__________________
I'm going to try my best to try and light an old flame...
  #8  
Old 11-08-2005, 10:37 AM
Wes's Avatar
Wes Wes is offline
Just a swingin'
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC
Age: 36
Posts: 11,383
Hey Worm, you have [url]http://www.rcdb.com/id1168.htm[/url] our old coaster White Ligthin! What else could you want to ride ;)

I rode it back when it was at Carowinds.
__________________
ThrillNetwork Editor - Formerly known as bgwfreak
Go Carolina Panthers!
  #9  
Old 11-11-2005, 12:50 PM
dale15dog's Avatar
Wooden Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Valencia,CA
Age: 15
Posts: 159
[QUOTE=Worm]I am planning to go to america (i liv in South Africa) just to ride some decent coasters i'll never find in SA.

So... i was hoping for you guys to tell me where i should go, but cuase i'm so feisty... ther is certain kinds of coasters i want to ride:

A woodie (none in SA!):sadface:
A B&M (inverted/floorless/standup)Medusa,[B]Deuling Dragons[/B],Mantis
A [U][B]Hyper!!![/B][/U] (B&M or Intamin)-[B]Millenium Force[/B] or Superman
A Launched coaster ([B]Storm Runner[/B], KK/TTD):D
A 4th Dimension ([B]X[/B], DUH!):rolleyes:
Definitly a Flying (it looks so much fun!):heart:
A dive machine (Sheikra)
Impulse Coaster (Wicked Twister)
QUOTE]


Wood in LA: Colossus- a decent--not great woodie
Psyclone- I wont even go there, and you shouldnt either
Ghostrider- Great Woodie at Knotts
Inverted in LA:
Batman The Ride: an okay Invert
Silver Bullet: A better Invert
Floorless in LA:
Scream!: Same layout as Medusa.
Stand-Up in LA:
The Riddler's Revenge: a lot call it" The best stan up in the world"
Hyper In LA:
Goliath: Giavonola(sp?) Unique Hyper(TWISTY!)
Launches in LA:
Xcelerator: The only rocket i've been on, but I love it!
Montezooma's: Normal Shuttle Loop
Superman : The Escape:not awesome....fun
4D in LA:
X: You Guessed it ;)
Flyer in LA:
After 2005 Tatsu at SFMM will be opening check website in 6 days!
Dive Machine in LA: We'll have to wait and see ;)
Impulse in LA:
Well you got DejaVu-- My personal Favorite
__________________
Longhorns! \ " /
Im aka TatsuFlySpeedFear on TPR and America Coasters
Q. How Fast is Fear?
A. 62 MPH
 

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is Off
Smilies are Off
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump



Home/News Interactive Features Archives Hosted Sites
Home
Latest Stories
Story Search
Forums
Ride & Park DB
SpeedZone
TN Jobs
Theme park travel
TV/Event Guide
Store
Links
Syndicate
Site Map
Search
Ad Info
News Archive
Forum Archive
Hersheypark Info
© 2001-2008 ThrillNetwork, LLC. All rights reserved. SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0
About Us - Terms of Use/Privacy Policy - Contact Us
Get Firefox! Take back the web!

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:49 AM.
Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.7.4 - Copyright © 2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.